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id=”borderforcestrikes”>Border Force strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UKu003c/li>n u003cli>Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affectedu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of Londonu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”dec_30-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n FRIn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 30n u003c/span>n DECn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the West Midlands and south-west Englandu003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”borderforcestrikes”>Border Force strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UKu003c/li>n u003cli>Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affectedu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of Londonu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”dec_31-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SATn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 31n u003c/span>n DECn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the West Midlands and south-west Englandu003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”borderforcestrikes”>Border Force strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UKu003c/li>n u003cli>Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affectedu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of Londonu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_1-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SUNn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 1n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_2-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n MONn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 2n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_3-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n TUEn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 3n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possibleu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers across England are on strike u003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of Londonu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_4-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n WEDn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 4n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possibleu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers across England are on strike u003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_5-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n THUn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 5n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Train drivers across 15 rail companies represented by the Aslef union are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The rail companies affected are: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Great Northern/Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, South Western Railway, SWR Island Line, TransPennine Express and West Midlands Trains 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id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possibleu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the East Midlands and eastern Englandu003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_7-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SATn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 7n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possibleu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the East Midlands and eastern Englandu003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_8-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SUNn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 8n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_9-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n MONn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 9n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_10-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n TUEn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 10n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some primary school teachers in Scotland are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the NASUWT union are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-63283289″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_11-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n WEDn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 11n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”ambulancestaffonstrike”>Ambulance staff on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Ambulance staff in London, Yorkshire, the North West, North East and South West of England are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergencyu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-63561305″>Why are ambulance staff striking?u003c/a> u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some secondary school teachers in Scotland are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the NASUWT union are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-63283289″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_12-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n THUn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 12n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_13-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n FRIn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 13n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_14-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SATn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 14n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_15-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SUNn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 15n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_16-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n MONn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 16n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Teachers in Glasgow and East Lothian are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64027370″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_17-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n TUEn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 17n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Teachers in Perth and Kinross and North Ayrshire are on strike u003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over pay u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64027370″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_18-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n WEDn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 18n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”nursesinenglandonstrike”>Nurses in England on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are taking industrial action over payu003c/li>n u003cli>Life-preserving treatment must be provided, and all nurses in intensive and emergency care are expected to worku003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Teachers in Orkney and Fife are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read 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are likely for people arriving in the UKu003c/li>n u003cli>Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affectedu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of Londonu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_1-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SUNn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 1n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_2-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n MONn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 2n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_3-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n TUEn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 3n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possibleu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers across England are on strike u003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of Londonu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_4-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n WEDn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 4n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possibleu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers across England are on strike u003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_5-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n THUn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 5n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Train drivers across 15 rail companies represented by the Aslef union are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The rail companies affected are: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Great Northern/Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, South Western Railway, SWR Island Line, TransPennine Express and West Midlands Trains u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_6-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n FRIn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 6n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possibleu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the East Midlands and eastern Englandu003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_7-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SATn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 7n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”raildisruptioncontinues”>Rail disruption continuesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possibleu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959″>What are the train strikes about?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”possibleroaddisruption”>Possible road disruptionu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the East Midlands and eastern Englandu003c/li>n u003cli>The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidentsu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_8-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SUNn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 8n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_9-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n MONn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 9n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_10-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n TUEn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 10n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some primary school teachers in Scotland are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the NASUWT union are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-63283289″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”drivingtestcentrestrikes”>Driving test centre strikesu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Walesu003c/li>n u003cli>The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_11-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n WEDn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 11n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”ambulancestaffonstrike”>Ambulance staff on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Ambulance staff in London, Yorkshire, the North West, North East and South West of England are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergencyu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-63561305″>Why are ambulance staff striking?u003c/a> u003c/p>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Some secondary school teachers in Scotland are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the NASUWT union are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-63283289″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_12-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n THUn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 12n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_13-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n FRIn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 13n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_14-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SATn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 14n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_15-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SUNn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 15n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_16-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n MONn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 16n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Teachers in Glasgow and East Lothian are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64027370″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_17-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n TUEn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 17n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Teachers in Perth and Kinross and North Ayrshire are on strike u003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over pay u003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64027370″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_18-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n WEDn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 18n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”nursesinenglandonstrike”>Nurses in England on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are taking industrial action over payu003c/li>n u003cli>Life-preserving treatment must be provided, and all nurses in intensive and emergency care are expected to worku003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Teachers in Orkney and Fife are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64027370″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_19-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n THUn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 19n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”nursesinenglandonstrike”>Nurses in England on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are taking industrial action over payu003c/li>n u003cli>Life-preserving treatment must be provided, and all nurses in intensive and emergency care are expected to worku003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”busdriversonstrike”>Bus drivers on strikeu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Bus drivers in London are taking industrial actionu003c/li>n u003cli>The routes affected are mostly in south and west Londonu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003chr />n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Teachers in Moray and North Lanarkshire are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64027370″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_20-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n FRIn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 20n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003ch3 id=”teachersinscotland”>Teachers in Scotlandu003c/h3>n u003cul>n u003cli>Teachers in Angus and East Dunbartonshire are on strikeu003c/li>n u003cli>Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over payu003c/li>n u003c/ul>n u003cp>Read more: u003ca target=”_blank”href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64027370″>Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?u003c/a>u003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_21-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SATn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 21n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n u003cdiv id=”jan_22-body” class=”calendar-body” aria-live=”polite”>n u003cdiv class=”date-box” aria-hidden=”true”>n SUNn u003cspan class=”day-number”>n 22n u003c/span>n JANn u003c/div>n u003cdiv class=”main-content”>n u003cp>There are currently no national strikes planned for this dateu003c/p>n u003c/div>n u003c/div>n n u003c/div>n u003c/div>nu003c/div>nu003cstyle id=”responsive-embed-newsspec-35784-strikes-calendar-app-inline-css”>n @-moz-keyframes 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